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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group
ISBN-100399175156
ISBN-139780399175152
eBay Product ID (ePID)26038299185
Product Key Features
Book TitleShouting at the Rain
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
TopicNature & The Natural World / Weather, Family / Parents, General, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, People & Places / United States / General, Social Themes / Drugs, Alcohol, Substance Abuse
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorLynda Mullaly Hunt
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight14.4 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2018-051566
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"A richly embroidered cast of characters, a thoughtful exploration of how real friends treat one another, and the true meaning of family all combine to make this a thoroughly satisfying coming-of-age tale. Cape Cod is nicely depicted--not the Cape of tourists but the one of year-round residents--as is the sometimes-sharp contrast between residents and summer people. Hunt has crafted another gentle, moving tale of love and loss: the value of the one and the importance of getting over the other."-- Kirkus Reviews, "A richly embroidered cast of characters, a thoughtful exploration of how real friends treat one another, and the true meaning of family all combine to make this a thoroughly satisfying coming-of-age tale. Cape Cod is nicely depicted--not the Cape of tourists but the one of year-round residents--as is the sometimes-sharp contrast between residents and summer people. Hunt has crafted another gentle, moving tale of love and loss: the value of the one and the importance of getting over the other."-- Kirkus Reviews "Limned in northeastern sea salt and Adirondack chairs, Hunt's latest offering explores those frustrating preteen years when friends become enemies and family is at once embarrassing and desired. . . . Hunt creates a realistic sketch of small-town life and the agonies of growing up in an imperfect family. . . . The thematic elements of tweenage angst are timeless and relatable."-- School Library Journal "In addition to telling Delsie's story in an involving way, Hunt vividly portrays the underlying us-and-them mentality shared by locals in a seaside community that relies on outside visitors. As sweet and summery as lemonade."-- Booklist
Grade FromFifth Grade
Dewey Decimal813.6
SynopsisFrom the author of the New York Times bestseller Fish in a Tree comes a compelling story about perspective and learning to love the family you have. Delsie loves tracking the weather--lately, though, it seems the squalls are in her own life. She's always lived with her kindhearted Grammy, but now she's looking at their life with new eyes and wishing she could have a "regular family." Delsie observes other changes in the air, too--the most painful being a friend who's outgrown her. Luckily, she has neighbors with strong shoulders to support her, and Ronan, a new friend who is caring and courageous but also troubled by the losses he's endured. As Ronan and Delsie traipse around Cape Cod on their adventures, they both learn what it means to be angry versus sad, broken versus whole, and abandoned versus loved. And that, together, they can weather any storm.